Limerick were first to threaten, with close efforts from Will Fitzgerald and Karl O'Sullivan. Dundalk eventually settled into a rhythm, with Dean Jarvis having their first meaningful effort on goal but Holland made a good stop.

Connolly then had Dundalk's best chance of the opening half from Duffy's delivery but he was unable to turn his header on target.

The hosts started the second half well with an Ellis effort nearly putting them in front before Dundalk took control again and were eventually rewarded through Duffy's match-winning strike.